1988 Ford Thunderbird Coupe review from North America
"The best combination of performance and luxury"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump replaced at 35000.
Driver's side window off the track.
Plastic seat-belt retainers basically disintegrated.
General comments?
This car is amazingly reliable for a car that is 13 years old. It has barely ever had any trouble and the engine runs like brand new.
The V8 has plenty of power and is very responsive. The gas mileage is the best you can expect from a 302 engine, about 14 city/30 highway.
The car has every electronic option and almost seems like it was way ahead of it's time. The interior is really quiet and I've always been amazed by how comfortable the seats are.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th March, 2001 |